Question to the Premier
The Hon Colin de Grussa MLC asked the Premier for the following information:
- I refer to budget paper 2 volume 1 page 58, ‘Spending Changes’ table, line item ‘Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme’:
(a) how many Department of Premier and Cabinet staff have taken redundancy, by head count and FTE;
(b) will the Minister provide a list of each position that has been made redundant to date and the location of that position; and
(c) what is the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s target for completion of the VTSS?
On 5 June 2018, the Premier provided an answer to parts (a) and (b). However, the Premier declined to provide the information to (c), replying:
(c) Agency targets are Cabinet-in-Confidence and were provided as a guide to assist agencies and Ministers with implementation of the scheme. While the reductions will vary between agencies depending on factors like Machinery of Government (MoG) changes, the size and role of individual agencies and other impacts, all agencies are expected to contribute in order to meet the overall reduction target of 3,000 employees.
Question to the Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food
The Hon Colin de Grussa MLC asked the Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food for the following information:
2. I refer to budget paper 2 volume 1 page 189, ‘Spending Changes’ table, line item ‘Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme’:
(a) how many Department of Primary industries and Regional development staff have taken redundancy, by head count and FTE;
(b) will the Minister provide a list of each position that has been made redundant to date and the location of that position; and
(c) what is the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s target for completion of the VTSS?
On 6 June 2018, the Minister provided an answer to parts (a) and (b). However, the Minister declined to provide the information to (c), replying:
(c) Agency targets are Cabinet-in-Confidence. The overall Public Sector target is 3000.
Question to the Minister for Police
The Hon Martin Aldridge MLC asked the Minister for Police for the following information:
- I refer to budget paper 2 volume 2 page 332, ‘Spending Changes’ table, line item ‘Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme’:
(a) how many staff have taken advantage of the scheme, by head count and FTE;
(b) please provide a list of each position that has been made redundant to date, the location of that position, and if that position remains vacant;
(c) what is the Police Force target for FTE reduction in order to meet the forward estimates expectation; and
(d) what are the focus areas for the Police Force for FTE reduction to meet VTSS targets?
On 13 June 2018, the Minister provided an answer to parts (a-d). However, the Minister declined to provide the information to (c), replying:
(a-d) The Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) referred to is a Budget repair tool which also assists in promoting workforce renewal. Agency targets are Cabinet-in-confidence and were provided as a guide to with implementation of the scheme.
The WA Police Force advise that 78 public service FTE have participated in the VTSS, comprising of 86 public service positions. Ten positions are from regional locations, and 76 from metropolitan Perth. None of these positions are sworn police. The composition of public service staff at various location is subject to determination by the Commissioner of Police who periodically reviews and adjusts allocations.